This analysis reveals changing meanings of kuniumi in Japanese myths, suggesting its historical context influences interpretation.
Matthieu Felt aims to show that the Japanese myth of the creation of the nation (kuniumi) does not exist outside of history but is instead a product of history, and that its interpretation has changed as the times changed. His argument is that Japanese myths are alive and continually adapting to the context in which they live, and he narrates these changes in meaning over time.
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